What are the different kinds of sushi?

[Anonymous]

Hey guys,

I have been asked to attend a dinner with friends but it is at a sushi place. I have never eaten sushi before. I was wondering what type of sushi do they have and will it make me sick?

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Will I gain weight

[aMuse]

The is sashimi which is just slices of raw fish. Tuna is my favorite. Tuna tataki is great it has a ponzu sauce on it. As far as the styles of sushi, there is nigiri which is lice 2 fingers of rice with wasabi (japanese horseradish), and then a slice of some type of seacreature on top. =P Then there is maki sushi which are rolls which have a combination of fish and vegetables in them surrounded by dried seaweed and rice, then temaki sushi which are hand rolls which look like cones but have similar ingredients as maki sushi. Pretty much all fish, shell fish, etc are fair game. I've eaten just about every sea creature imaginable. =P For sides, seaweed salads are common and miso soup is a regular.

What would I recommend? I guess that depends on how adventurous you are... If you want to play it safe, thee are things like shrimp, crab, and vegitables. If you are willing to step outside your comfort zone then eel, tuna are options. If you you are daring then try some baby octopus, it's like the bubble gum (maybe rubber tire) of the sea =P Have fun and be open minded. I've never got sick from sushi. They use the highest grade of fish AA. Fish you by in the supper market is usually B grade.

[drummerdude25]

Sushi places have quite a variety. Stuff ranging from shrimp, lobster, crab meat, even eel (which isn't bad at all)... different types of raw fish. It shouldn't make you sick unless you have certain seafood allergies.

It's good stuff tho. I'd recommend something like a spicy tuna roll, and especially for someone just trying sushi, a California roll... pretty basic, nothing too out-there or fishy. There are meals like shrimp tempura too, which is all fried shrimp and vegetables... can't go wrong with that either.

[aMuse]

Eel is excellent! =D

[PoeticNinja]

Yes, eel! I love peacock eels LOL

Your taste buds sure knows what's good.

[drummerdude25]

I have good taste, what can I say? ;)

[Shazam]

Hey. There are a lot of kinds of sushi.

Some include salmon, shrimp, crab, avocado, cucumber, mayo, fish eggs, tuna, rice, and more.

There are a lot and sometimes I don't know all that's in there.

And chances are the salmon, tuna, etc. will be prepared differently than what you are used to.

Do not fear, for sushi is really good, I think.

It can also come fried and with different sauces.

Try to stick with things you already know of and like or stuff that looks and sounds appealing to you. I don't know if you'll get sick. I was never sick from sushi.

Enjoy!

[Asker]

its a buffet, I like shrimp and the dr says I need more fish

[Asker]

will I gain weight from sushi? I'm trying to lose weight

[Shazam]

Thats great then.

Theres shrimp and rice wrapped in seaweed, I think it is. Other stuff could be added in.

Or shrimp on a log of rice.

I'm not all that familiar with the kinda names, so I can't help you there. Its good with soy sauce.

Chances are your friends will help you and you can ask them questions. :)

[Shazam]

I'm not sure about gaining weight. Sushi feels pretty light as a meal. Just don't overdo ordering. You can get really full. :P

[lace1228]

I never liked sushi until I had it at an aunthic Japanese place. It isn't very fishy either because it should be the best of the best. I would try california roll to start and then something with shrimp like shrimp tempura. And as far as gaining weight I will tell you it is a hell of a lot healthier then a greasy burger and fries. So just go and enjoy yourself.

[johari]

If you add a lot of soy sauce you're more likely to gain weight but only if you eat a lot..I only like california rolls but there's. A tuna or salomon one that's most common

[stillagoodgirl]

Not all have raw fish but I've only have tried a california roll and spicy shirmp

[NewClassic]

You probabbly will lose weight esp if you eat bad sushi and you get sick